Advantage of PM-355 nuclear track detector in light-ion registration and high-temperature plasma diagnostics

Detailed calibration studies of selected types of SSNTDs have been performed at the SINS using monoenergetic light ions of energy within MeV range. These studies were motivated by the application of such detectors in the optimal way for plasma physics experiments. This paper shows track diameter evolutions versus particle energy and etching time. Some conclusions related to track registration phenomenon and detection properties of the investigated detectors, especially of the PM-355 type are also presented.